GITAI Autonomous Robotic Arm System S2 Arrives at ISS GITAI 2024-02-01 | GITAI is pleased to announce that its 1.5-meter-long autonomous dual robotic arm system (S2) has successfully arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket (NG-20) to conduct an external demonstration of in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) while onboard the ISS. The success of the S2 tech demo will be a major milestone for GITAI, confirming the feasibility of this technology as a fully operational system in space.
GITAI Expands Headquarters Office in LA GITAI 2024-09-26 | GITAI has relocated its headquarters to a new office that is more than four times the size of its previous location, supporting its business growth and increasing space robot production capacity. The new headquarters office is located in Torrance, California, the same city as the previous office.This move follows the establishment of its U.S. office in 2022, the transfer of its headquarters and all manufacturing operations to the U.S. by the end of 2023, and the acquisition of permanent residency for all non-U.S. management team members. The expansion is aimed at enhancing GITAI's business operations, space robot design, and production capabilities in the U.S., while also boosting employment.New headquarters address:3305 Kashiwa, Torrance, CA, 90505
GITAI Completes Fully Successful Technology Demonstration Outside the ISS GITAI 2024-03-19 | GITAI is thrilled to announce the successful completion of all planned tasks in an external demonstration focusing on in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM). These tasks are crucial for on-orbit satellite servicing and were accomplished using a 1.5-meter-long autonomous dual robotic arm system (S2) outside the International Space Station (ISS). This milestone marks GITAI's second successful demonstration, following an earlier demonstration inside the ISS in 2021.
The ground demonstration video of communication tower construction using multiple GITAI robots GITAI 2024-03-05 | GITAI successfully demonstrated its robotics technology for constructing a 5-meter-high communication tower in an environment simulating the lunar surface.The demonstration was conducted only using GITAI's products, including (1) Lunar Rover and (3) Inchworm robots equipped with “grapple end-effectors” on both ends of the arm, enabling a wide range of tasks necessary for construction.
Ground demonstration of GITAI autonomous robot for the tech-demo outside the ISS planned in 2024 GITAI 2023-09-29 | ...
GITAI has successfully completed significant countermeasures for the lunar environment GITAI 2023-07-05 | GITAI has implemented seven essential lunar environment measures for the main components of the lunar Inch-worm type robotic arm, as outlined below:1. Wireless wire transmission interface for tool changer2. Dust mitigation test of GITAI actuator module and grapple end-effector in a dirty chamber with regolith simulant3. Thermal simulation of the arm on the lunar surface4. Cryogenic test of GITAI motor module5. Dust repellent coating experiment6. Dust/shadow tolerant marker detection7. General target object detection for rock sampling
GITAI Successfully Demonstrates Lunar Manipulator and Rover in Simulated Regolith Chamber GITAI 2023-06-06 | GITAI has achieved a significant milestone with the successful demonstration of a GITAI inchworm-type robotic arm equipped with a tool changer function and a GITAI Lunar Robotic Rover in a simulated regolith chamber, featuring a 7-ton regolith simulant (LHS-1E).
GITAIs Tech-Demo of Lunar Base Construction in a Mock Lunar Surface Environment GITAI 2023-03-24 | GITAI conducted a demonstration of lunar base construction using two GITAI inchworm-type robotic arms and two GITAI Lunar Robotic Rovers in a simulated lunar environment and successfully completed all planned tasks. The GITAI robots have successfully passed various tests corresponding to Level 4 of NASA’s Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) in a simulated lunar environment in the desert.
GITAI LA office is a hub for space robot innovation! GITAI 2022-12-28 | Come with us on a tour of GITAI Los Angeles office, where we are developing space robots to push the boundaries of exploration and innovation. From the open floor plan to the cutting-edge technology, this office is designed to foster collaboration and creativity. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at our LA office.
Bon Voyage. Wakata-san! GITAI 2022-10-04 | GITAI USA Inc. wishes God Speed for JAXA Astronaut Dr. Koichi Wakata, Expedition 68 Crews, and SpaceX Falcon 9!!
OSAM tech demonstration using GITAI S2, autonomous robotic arm GITAI 2022-09-14 | GITAI S2 ground test for space debris removal. During this demonstration, a tool changer was also tested to perform several different tasks at OSAM.
The GITAI IN1, an inchworm-type robotic arm GITAI 2022-08-16 | GITAI developed the GITAI IN1 (Inchworm One), an inchworm-type robotic arm equipped with "grapple end-effectors" on both ends of the arm. This unique feature increases "Capability", which enables it to connect to various tools (end-effectors) to perform multiple tasks for various applications, and "Mobility", which enables it to move in any direction. It can also connect/disconnect itself among different vehicles, such as rovers, landers, satellites, etc. In collaboration with the already announced GITAI R1 lunar rover, the GITAI IN1 has successfully completed various tests corresponding to Level 3 of NASA's Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) in a simulated lunar environment at the JAXA Sagamihara Campus.
GITAI develops a 10 meter robotic arm for space GITAI 2022-08-03 | GITAI developed “S10”, a 10 meter autonomous robotic arm for commercial space stations, which are being developed by several companies in the US. The GITAI S10 has successfully completed various tests corresponding to level 3 of NASA's Technology Readiness Level (TRL). Here we release a video of this technical demonstration.
Ground demonstration of GITAI autonomous robot for the tech-demo outside the ISS planned in 2023 GITAI 2022-07-11 | Ground demonstration of In-space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing executed by GITAI's 1.5m-long autonomous dual robotic arm system, in preparation for an in-space demo outside the International Space Station in 2023 (recorded in the facility@GITAI Tokyo office).
Demonstration of on-orbit servicing work by GITAI autonomous robot in JAXA’s large space chamber GITAI 2022-04-25 | GITAI Conducts Successful Demonstration of ISAM Activities in Simulated Space Environment
Ground demonstration of GITAIs lunar robotic rover R1 in a simulated lunar environment GITAI 2022-02-09 | We are hiring! Please check available positions: linkedin.com/company/gitai/jobsGITAI has developed the advanced lunar robotic rover “R1” that can perform general-purpose tasks on the moon such as exploration, mining, inspection, maintenance, assembly, etc. In December of 2021 at the mock lunar surface environment in JAXA’s Sagamihara Campus, the GITAI lunar robotic rover R1 conducted numerous tasks and mobility operations, successfully completing all planned tests. Here we release a digest video of the demonstration.
Time lapse video of the development of the In-Space Assembly task for demonstration inside the ISS GITAI 2021-11-17 | ...
Footage featuring the GITAI S1 autonomous space robot’s technology demonstration inside the ISS GITAI 2021-10-27 | GITAI successfully conducted a technology demonstration of a GITAI autonomous space robot executing various tasks inside the ISS (International Space Station) between October 13-16, 2021.In this technology demonstration, the GITAI S1 autonomous space robot was installed inside the ISS Nanoracks Bishop Airlock and succeeded in executing two tasks: assembling structures and panels for In-Space Assembly (ISA), and operating switches & cables for Intra-Vehicular Activity (IVA).
Ground demonstration of the first prototype of GITAIs lunar robotic rover GITAI 2021-07-26 | In this ground demonstration, the GITAI lunar robotic rover attempted to conduct high-speed mobility, driving over rough terrain, 3D mapping, mining using a drill, switching between end-effectors using the tool changer, and collecting rock samples.
Ground experiment of in-space assembly task inside the ISS Bishop planned in 2021 GITAI 2020-12-15 | GITAI's S1 autonomous robot will conduct two experiments: IVA (Intra-Vehicular Activity) tasks such as switch and cable operations, and assembly of structures and panels to demonstrate its capability for ISA (In-Space Assembly) tasks.*recorded in the Nanoracks Bishop Airlock mock-up facility@GITAI Tokyo office
Ground experiment of the GITAI robot technical demonstration inside the ISS Bishop planned in 2021 GITAI 2020-09-09 | GITAI's S1 autonomous robot will conduct two experiments: IVA (Intra-Vehicular Activity) tasks such as switch and cable operations, and assembly of structures and panels to demonstrate its capability for ISA (In-Space Assembly) tasks.*recorded in the Nanoracks Bishop Airlock mock-up facility@GITAI Tokyo office*recording of ground experiment of IVA (Intra-Vehicular Activity) tasks only
【Full version】Outdoor Experiments of the GITAIs G1 robot（2020.8） GITAI 2020-08-25 | GITAI’s G1 is the space dedicated general-purpose robot. G1 robot will enable automation of various tasks internally & externally on space stations and for lunar base development.
【shortened version】Outdoor Experiments of the GITAIs G1 robot（2020.8） GITAI 2020-08-25 | GITAI’s G1 is the space dedicated general-purpose robot. G1 robot will enable automation of various tasks internally & externally on space stations and for lunar base development.
GITAIs S1 robot for space development (2020.6) GITAI 2020-06-30 | GITAI's S1 is the task specific space robot. S1 robot will enable the automation of specific tasks internally & externally on space stations, on-orbit servicing, and lunar base development.
GITAIs G1 robot for space development (2020.6) GITAI 2020-06-16 | GITAI’s G1 is the space dedicated general-purpose robot. G1 robot will enable automation of various tasks internally & externally on space stations and for lunar base development.
gitai humanoids 2019 workshop v1 1 GITAI 2019-11-19 | GITAI aims to ease the burden of the astronauts while cutting down work hours and reducing operation costs by developing robots that can substitute astronaut operations performing tasks both inside and outside the ISS.https://gitai.tech/
General task substituting robot in ISS（2019.07） GITAI 2019-08-09 | GITAI conducted an experiment in which GITAI robots took over astronauts’ tasks in a mock-up of International Space Station (ISS) in July, 2019.http://gitai.tech/
General task substituting robot in ISS (2018.12) GITAI 2019-04-08 | GITAI is a startup to build the remote controlled robot to replace astronaut's operations in commercial space stations. GITAI conducted experiments of general task substitute robot inside a mock-up space station with JAXA(Japan Aerospace eXploration Agency) from December 25th to 27th, 2018, and successfully completed 72% of tasks.
General task substituting robot (2019.02) GITAI 2019-03-02 | GITAI is a startup to build the remote controlled robot to replace astronaut's operations in commercial space stations.
